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Student of Notre Dame died in fall from wet roof

A senior student of Notre Dame University died on his graduation eve. 21-year-old graduate fell from the wet roof of the campus basketball arena.

A senior student of Notre Dame University died on his graduation eve. 21-year-old graduate fell from the wet roof of the campus basketball arena.

A representative of the school Paul Browne said that William Meckling from Centennial fell from the Joyce Center’s roof. According to Browne, an investigation showed that William, as well as some other students, got an access to the roof. The roof that was at a comparatively low point from outside the building, was wet that evening from precipitation. He also said that William was the only who got injured.

Around 3:45 a.m. two students reported about the accident. Meckling was found unconscious by an officer who immediately called for an ambulance. Browne said that all attempt to resuscitate the student failed.

On Sunday Meckling was about to get his degree in mechanical engineering.

Notre Dame president the Rev. John Jenkins said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy’s family and friends after this terrible tragedy. It is a profound sadness for all of us, on this graduation weekend, to lose someone so young and brimming with promise

William Meckling was a member of the school’s fencing squad. His fencing coach Gia Kyaratskhelia said that he was a really important person in their team. She also mentioned that he was the one who left a great impact on all them as he was an amazing human being.